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PIANO & SINGING LESSONS GOLD COAST With Carla, Cezar & Hettie
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Hettie Adams
VOCAL & PIANO TUITION
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Hettie has helped countless beginners and pro's achieve their own particular goals.
Career overview
Hettie is a highly experienced and patient Piano teacher on the the Gold Coast in her late 20s and has been studying singing and performance since the age of 8. Through a Music Scholarship award, Hettie received extensive Vocal & Performance training and went on to win numerous singing competitions throughout Australia. A multi instrumentalist and an exceptional talent.
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Teaching
Both a Vocal & Piano coach on the Gold Coast and formerly in various schools throughout Australia and Overseas. Hettie has also worked in successful touring bands & as a solo performer ( piano/vocalist ) in Tasmania and New Zealand.
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With 10 years of high profile performances Hettie is a perfect choice of teacher for both beginners to advanced students and particularly students that require intensive Vocal/Stagecraft preparation for Audition's, Competitions or TV shows such as "The Voice" or Eisteddfods.
Lessons cover all aspects of Vocals/Piano & Brass including:
* Live performance.
* How to best manage performance anxiety.
* Songwriting theory.
* Improvisation.
* Brass.
* Voice over.
Her extensive studies in Musical Therapy make Hettie particularly adept with students that are chronically shy or experiencing performance anxieties ( especially children ). A highly experienced and effective teacher that is patient and fun to be around.
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Qualifications:
* Associate degree in Music (Performance).
* Diploma of Music
* Hettie studied vocals under world renowned Opera/Classical/Contemporary singing teacher, Helen Todd.
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Ancillary Qualifications:
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* Diploma in Healthcare (2018).
* Bachelor of Nursing (2021).
* Music Therapist. ( * Nearing completion of degree ).
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Key Strengths:
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* An open mind to all learning abilities, including high and low end disabilities, therefore Encompassing individuals’ strengths into lesson planning to ensure best possible learning.
* Passionately immerses herself and accommodates the aspirations and vocal challenges of her students. She will be your biggest fan!
* Personal and Nursing experience in external therapies to assist anxieties including performance anxiety which is a big bonus for her students.
* Strong performance teaching skills including stage presence, mic technique, projection and recording.
* Experience within all types of band settings including, Top 40 R&B, Hip Hop, Rock, Jazz, Blues, Brass band, and Orchestras
* Held several scholarships, as well State and National champion titles by the age of 16. After her debut as Cosette, in Tasmania’s show of Les Miserables,
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LIVE PERFORMANCES
Tours, International & Major social events:
Over the years Hettie has had the opportunity to undertake various notable teaching and performance roles including:
* Performing New Zealand national anthem at Anzac Cove in Gallipoli on Anzac Day in 2016.
* A personal performance in the Queens Gardens at Buckingham Palace with the New Zealand Army Band.
* Vocalist at the Queen's 90th Jubilee in 2016 alongside stars like Andrea Bocelli, Jess Glynne, Kylie Minogue and many other renowned stars.
* Performing at the Royal Edinburgh military Tattoo in Scotland 2015.
* Hettie's exciting upcoming performance will be the New Zealand Anthem on Anzac Day at the Melbourne cricket ground ( MCG ) For the big AFL clash of Collingwood vs Essendon in 2021.
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If you play an instrument, it makes you a better singer. The more you play, the better you sing, the more you sing, the better you play. -
Amy Winehouse
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VOCAL LESSONS
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Hettie's extensive live performance career has culminated in a wealth of experience and insights into the real world of music and performance that is a huge bonus for for her students. A highly effective Singing and Piano teacher that gets results.
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Methodology
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Hettie's teaching method works with helping students discover their own voice rather than moulding them into something they are not.
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Ability/Levels & Age.
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* Beginner to Advanced .
* Ages 5 to 85.
Styles and techniques:
Contemporary, Musical theatre, Pop, Hip Hop, Soul, Rap, Rnb, Funk, Rock, Blues, Jazz, Country, Worship songs, Hillsong.
Extras:
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* Songwriting and Composing.
* Performance anxiety therapies.
* Can play Guitar, Piano, Percussion & Brass.
* Intensive Vocal/Stagecraft in preparation for Audition's, Competitions or TV shows such as "The Voice" or Eisteddfods.
* Drama.
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Be brave and fearless to know that even if you do make a wrong decision, you’re making it for a good reason. -
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Adele
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Does this sound like YOU.?
* l only want to learn the songs l like".
* l already play a musical instrument but want to learn how to sing or improve my singing".
* l write lyrics and would like to learn about songwriting theory".
* l already sing but would love to learn how to sing harmonies so l can sing with other musicians and friends".
* l can sing or l feel l have a bit of a voice and would like to boost my confidence to sing in front of people".
* l have had singing lessons in the past but had problems singing in time".
* l really want to increase my vocal range and power".
* l don't want to be bothered with theory and scales l just want to sing for fun without any pressure".
*I feel I have a song in my heart but a block in my head. I just need someone to help me get it out".
* I want to sing at our upcoming wedding or special event".
* I have an important upcoming vocal audition and need some professional objective advice and tips".
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Choose the songs you would like to sing. All styles
Lessons are customised to your taste. Hettie transcribes tracks directly from recording's so bring your iphone along.
WHAT WILL l LEARN?
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Singing lessons
Just some of the things you will learn are:
* How to sing in different genres.
* Vocal Anatomy
* How to scat or improvise.
* How to overcome Vocal difficulties and what is blocking you.
* How to maintain your pitch, timing and dynamics.
* How to go through several octaves without damaging your vocal cords.
* Speech level singing.
. How to sing high notes without tension.
* VCE contemporary voice exams, AMEB or Anzca Exams. ( Optional ).
* About the head voice and chest voice and how to combine them seamlessly.
* How to inject emotion into your vocals.
* Microphone technique.
* How to overcome stage fright and nerves.
* How to perform and engage a crowd.
Piano lessons
* How to play piano with the proper technique.
* How to properly align your posture and placement.
* How to articulate and add dynamics to your playing.
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Combined Singing and Piano lessons
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As a multi-instrumentalist, Hettie represents exceptional value for her students. You can learn both piano and singing for the price of a singing lesson. For example, if interested you can alternate your lessons with singing one week followed by piano lesson the following week.
" There's no where you can be that isn't where you're meant to be"
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- John Lennon
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WHY CHOOSE HETTIE?
​Trusted Music school since 1997
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Hettie's experience is diverse - As a Teacher, Live Performer and Recording Musician.
​Reasonable rates.
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Premium singing & Piano lessons 100% customised to your taste.
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Rock School weekly jams/rock band classes (optional).
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Convenient location and parking.
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Dedicated Sound proofed and Air conditioned studios.
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Registered Blue Card holder.
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TESTIMONIALS
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"Hi Hettie,
Mollie absolutely loved her lesson. She came out very happy and I could tell that whatever you said to her in their resonated with her and she took a lot in".
Thank you, I am pretty sure she has connected with you 100% more than any other singing teacher we have taken her too. Thanks again, having someone so engaging, energetic and encouraging will be so good for her. We can already hear a difference and are sure you are going to be a wonderful
role model for her!”
(Student’s mother)
“I had the most Amazing first lesson, I am so Excited to find my own voice”.
Student.
(Nixon).
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Fear commitment? No problem. Take advantage of the limited number of free trial lessons offered. 2 remaining free lessons available next week.